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Sydney’s lodging options have expanded greatly in recent years and you can now pick and choose between luxurious five-star properties, swanky boutique hotels, charming beachside inns and a slew of backpackers haunts. Accommodation prices reflect the hotel’s location – the priciest ones are found in the city center – and most include taxes and complimentary breakfast. To help you decide where to stay, we’ve rounded up our favorites in each category, from budget to luxury. Note that most of the hotels in Sydney run regular specials, so do inquire before booking.

If you want to stay in the city’s urban core, our favorite luxury hotels include the fashionable Establishment Hotel, a snazzy designer property in the CBD, with ultra-smart accommodations and a string of stylish bars and restaurants. For beachside lodging, the top pick is the all-suite Swiss-Grand Hotel, right across from Bondi Beach, with unbeatable ocean views and all the luxe bells and whistles.

Of the moderate hotels in Sydney, we particularly like The Russell, a delightful historic 29-roomer smack in the heart of The Rocks, with ambience to spare, a series of cozy rooms and a rooftop terrace. Another property we highly recommend is the friendly Sullivans Hotel in trendy Paddington, a privately run charmer where guests are treated to all sorts of perks and creature comforts – including a swimming pool in the garden.

If you’re looking for budget accommodation, your best bet lies in the Newtown neighborhood, where the Victorian-style Billabong Gardens, offers cheerful interiors, comfy rooms, a pool-graced tropical garden, and a friendly, communal vibe. The best beachside cheapie is Noah’s Bondi Beach, a popular backpackers’ haven right on Campbell Parade, with a rooftop deck, spick-and-span rooms and dorms and stunning ocean vistas.